Williamsport, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Williamsport, Lycoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Williamsport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 187 days in the Southern Lycoming forecast zone and Lycoming County — the most common reported hazard around Williamsport, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 187 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2010 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 6 deaths |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Dec 1, 2006 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Southern Lycoming forecast zone and Lycoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Williamsport get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Williamsport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsport 2 weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Williamsport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Williamsport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 55 mi west-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 86 mi northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 147 mi northwest | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Williamsport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Williamsport, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 15 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Williamsport's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Williamsport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Williamsport, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 miles west-southwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Williamsport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Williamsport the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Williamsport free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Williamsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Duboistown, PA radar 1 mi
- South Williamsport, PA radar 2 mi
- Montoursville, PA radar 6 mi
- Montgomery, PA radar 10 mi
- Jersey Shore, PA radar 12 mi
- Muncy, PA radar 13 mi
- Watsontown, PA radar 14 mi
- Avis, PA radar 15 mi
- Hughesville, PA radar 16 mi
- Milton, PA radar 19 mi